Originally Posted by
RVwriter
Wife is 74 with second-stage kidney failure & 20% heart activity backed by a defibrillator. I'm79 with a wide range of hurts. She can't ride anymore, and I'm ready to do my second start-over as soon as it's 55 degrees here in northern Indiana.
We've gotta get out of here next winter for the whole winter! Any suggestions?
We used to travel widely in our work and have been everywhere in the U.S. We have friends in Phoenix & Tucson, relatives in the Smokies but no one anywhere else. Ideally, we'd drive somewhere and take along my bikes. But I can't handle mountains at this stage, and I don't have the stamina for heavy winds. She'd love the beach, so we're considering Florida panhandle or Tampa area. Also Charleston, her favorite city. Or maybe Savannah.
I want the ability (weather/wind) to ride 20-30 miles every day, preferably using designated bikeways for safety reasons. Want an area where motorists are bike-friendly. Would even be nice to make a friend or two for exploring.
Ideas would be appreciated.
Don
St George Island, Florida. Period! It is on the "forgotten coast" and it is a jewel in the rough. The are around there is really quiet. Basically desolate. No real development going on in that area. One of the best beaches in the U.S.
I have ridden down there and it is a cycling dream. Off the island it is flat and the coastal road hugs the gulf. On the island it is very quiet. No high rises. 40ft limit for building. State park is desolate. Beautiful, lazy riding. In the winter the population is barely 3k. No major hotels either on the island. We did a house rental and it was just awesome. The island is basically a sanctuary for sea turtles.
john