VITAL NOTE:
You can be sure that there will be minor changes to this itinerary.
Check back here closer to ride day. We'll also hand out printed copies for you in Miami.
Miami to Key West
WEDNESDAYJANUARY 15 &
THURSDAY JANUARY 16
WEDNESDAY
Check-Out at Hawk's Cay
Do NOT leave a maid tip -- we have generously tipped for you.
Luggage
Your luggage should be outside your hotel room, by the door no later than 7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast is served at 7:00 a.m. at the Cafe located in the lobby. Don't forget to bring the breakfast voucher that was given when you checked in; otherwise they will charge you for breakfast! Please do NOT tip at breakfast – we have already generously tipped for you.
8:00 a.m.
Meet outside in front of the hotel – dressed, fed, ready to ride!
You have a choice of routes today:
ABOUT 66 Miles • 52 Miles • 44 Miles • 35 Miles • 20 Miles
NOTE: Today we cross over Seven Mile Bridge.
You already crossed some bridges on the way to Hawks Cay. The Seven Mile bridge is similar except… uh… seven-miles long.
SO... if you pick the 52- or 66-mile route, you'll be pedaling over the Seven Mile bridge. If you don't want to pedal over the bridge that is FINE, and you will be in good company. Just pick the 44-, 35-, or 20-mile route.
Again, very few painted marks today until you reach Key West. If you are doing the 66-mile route exit Hawks Cay the same way you came in and turn LEFT (carefully!) Follow the road all the way to Key West.
When you get close to Key West look for the turn at College Avenue -- 57.4 miles on the route sheet. You are crossing to the other side of the street and you MUST press the button on the pole to cross or the light will never change. (Honest!)
Rest Stop
There is a rest stop today at Mile Marker 15 at Baby's Coffee, located on the LEFT side of the road (careful crossing over!) Don't go speeding past and make us chase after you!
The Cemetery
When you get to the unusual Key West cemetery it is rectangular shaped. Enter on your bike, do a lap counter-clockwise, and exit the same way you came in. (No painted marks inside the cemetery because… you know…
The Finish Line
Today's finish line is in downtown Key West:
Conch Republic Seafood Company
631 Greene St
Key West, FL 33040
Look for us there at a table near the water and we'll buy you a drink and lunch! Bring your bike with you to the restaurant and we'll show you where to park.
Hotels
We are staying at
Southernmost Beach Resort
1319 Duval St
Key West, FL 33040
After lunch the painted marks will take you there.
Bring your bike to your room.
Dinner
Meet us at 6:30 p.m. in front of the hotel. We are walking a short distance to dinner.
We are going to a terrific restaurant. Everywhere in Key West dress is very casual, but this place is just a bit nicer, so tonight you may not want to wear that shirt you used to clean the grease off of your chain.
THURSDAY
No! More fun, please!
As always, don't tip the hotel maids – we have tipped for you.
If you are headed to the airport it is very close by. Uber, Lyft…
Breakfast is at leisure. (That means that you are on your own Jack!) Lots of great places nearby. (We don't do breakfast because a lot of folks will already be on an airplane home!)
Meet at the big truck at 9:00 a.m. sharp with your bike and luggage for the trip home. The truck leaves at 10:00 a.m. on the dot.
If you want to take our van from Key West back to Miami please let us know as soon as possible, and tell us if your bike is coming with you on the van, or if Glen is taking it back in the Penske.
NOTE: If you have an early flight let us know so we can make arrangements to get your gear for you.
Bike Drop Off Schedule
We will drop off bikes and luggage at the same place where we picked everything up.
Charlotte
Saturday January 18th – 9:00 a.m.
Waffle House
501 Westinghouse Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28273
Philadelphia
Sunday January 19th – 9:00 a.m.
BGP (Bristol Graphics and Printing)
2667 Durham Rd
Bristol, PA 19007
Manhattan
Sunday January 19th – noon
12th Avenue between W. 34th and W. 35th on the east side of 12th Avenue, behind the Javits Center.