Southeast - Key Largo to Key West

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Porter20
11-12-07, 10:28 AM
Has anyone made this ride? I know it is a lot of bridges and that kind of scares, but I think it would be a beautiful ride & have a chance to do it next week. I found it on mapmyride.com, but there is no feedback, so I am not sure if anyone has actually tried it.

kensuf
11-12-07, 11:36 AM
Lots of people have done it. Most of the route along US-1 has a paved bike trail that runs next to it, but there's about 30-40 miles without it.

There's also some bike tours specializing in the trip (bubbafest, etc).
Porter20
11-12-07, 01:49 PM
Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I post how it was next week.

kensuf
11-12-07, 04:57 PM
It might be short notice, but you might be able to hook up with these guys for a few days.. Their tour to Key West is going on this week..

http://www.bubbafestbiketours.com/keys.html
garysol1
11-29-07, 06:36 PM
Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I post how it was next week.

Any updates on the ride? I would like to do a Florida City to KW ride in the near future and info would be appreciated.
Porter20
11-29-07, 10:52 PM
I posted a review on the century page, but forgot to update it here.

Here is the link: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=364666

The only comment I have about coming from Florida City is, when I was there, they were doing major construction on that road. Lots of delays, lane closures and many, many impatient drivers. A lot of traffic was being rerouted to the rt 5 (drawbridge rd) so much that they were waving the tolls. Saw a couple bikers there, with no shoulder to work with, who looked completely miserable. Be really careful if your going from Florida City down there.

But overall, it was a beautiful ride and I am glad that I can add it to my resume. I am just getting some pictures in & will try to post them later.