Florida Keys #2 2025

Key West, FL USA

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Senior Cycling
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14 reviews
Jan 18 - 24, 2025
Group size: 6 - 13
Florida Keys #2 2025
Key West, FL USA

Senior Cycling
  • Email address verified
14 reviews

Jan 18 - 24, 2025
Group size: 6 - 13

About this trip

WHAT A CLASSIC RIDE!


From Key Largo to Key West – come experience the islands...


The Keys have a uniquely relaxed culture and mindset. Leave behind your ordinary life for a few days and come unwind in the sunshine and salty sea breeze. Our introduction to the Florida Keys, on the first morning of the tour, is a glass bottom boat ride to America's only living coral reef at John Pennekamp State Park. We will bike right from their parking lot to start our tour of the Keys. 


On our 100-mile ride we will cross 42 bridges including the famous 7 mile bridge.

We will have the opportunity to feed the pelicans at the Wild Bird center, see Humphrey Bogart’s boat the “African Queen”, visit the Hurricane memorial erected in memory of the 1935 hurricane that destroyed Mr. Flagler’s railroad, visit the Dolphin Research center, picnic in Bahia Honda St. Park, visit the Turtle Hospital and even stop in at the No Name Pub for a cold beer on its own No Name Key.


Then we arrive in the unique city of Key West. Here we spend two days at the luxurious Duvall House and you are on your own with the opportunity to visit the “Little White House”, President Truman’s vacation home; the Hemingway Home & Museum, sunset at Mallory Square (a must), or maybe a half day fishing or a snorkel trip or the full day trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park (make your own advance reservations). Whatever you do it will be a memorable time in the sun. Switch off your cell phone and don’t check your email; this change in latitude should definitely cause a change in attitude. This is 60% bike path and 40% road riding.


Tour Leaders: Jack Pettry & Maer Seibert

What’s included

  • 4 days of riding
  • 1 free day in Key West
    Explore the town, hit the beach, go snorkeling or deep sea fishing ...
  • Accommodations
    6 nights lodging in 3 or 4 star accomodations
  • Tour leaders
    Experienced and cycling expert tour guides
  • Meals
    4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Full support
    Van/sag support including provisioned snack breaks (+ mechanical assistance and van ride, if needed)
  • Luggage Transportation
    1 carry-on sized suitcase + 1 daypack/other satchel
  • Post-ride
    Daily post-ride informal gathering with light snacks light snacks (fruit, cheese, crackers, chips, nuts etc.) and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Detailed Itinerary
    Turn-by-turn directions via free use of RideWithGPS app

What’s not included

  • Transportation
    You must make your own travel plans to and from Key Largo or Key West. Some guests make their return flight plans from Key West vs. returning to Key Largo in the van at the Tour's end.
  • Alcohol with meals
  • Personal items/services
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Travel protection plan
  • Pre- and post-trip hotel
    (if desired)
  • Bike rental
    (if needed)

Available Packages

Individual Rider
Deposit:$1,750
Available until November 11, 2024Only 1 left
$3,500
Deposit:$1,750

Available options

Single Supplement
$1,150
6 left

 Cost to have your own room each night 

Bike Rental
$150
4 left

Our bikes are well-maintained hybrid style, upright posture, most are Trek FX2 or Verve 2-3 models. Helmet & pannier included. 

Extra night before the Tour (Fri. night)
$325
Available until November 10, 2024

An extra night before the Tour starts (Friday Jan. 17) at our group rate, including tax.

Extra night after the Tour (Fri. night)
$325
Available until November 10, 2024

An extra night at the conclusion of your Tour (Friday Jan. 24) at our group rate, including tax.  On Friday we will arrive back in Key Largo from Key West between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.  If you don't want to be stressed out about making an afternoon flight from Miami, or boarding an evening flight home, or prefer not to set out on your drive home in mid-afternoon, this is a good option. To secure our group rate, you must include this option no later than 60 days prior to the tour. It will no longer be available within 60 days of the tour.  

Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday
Arrival in Key Largo

 Meet in Key Largo for our introductory meeting (5 p.m. lobby of Hampton Inn Key Largo) and dinner. We’re in the islands now, with nearby tiki bars and restaurants. Let’s get this party started! 

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Senior Cycling
14 reviews
Senior Cycling provides active vacation multi-day bicycling tours, averaging 25-35 miles/day, primarily on Rail-Trails, for folks 50+ in scenic, interesting and fun locations around the United States and Canada

Reviews

I could have done longer days. But then I'd probably not have enjoyed it as much. Distance is nice for training but not when you want to gawk. Some of the night arrangements were so full of character. Not your normal boring hotel. The company (other riders and leaders) was enjoyable and added to the enjoyable atmosphere. The leaders adjusted to circumstances. The most notable was lunch at Pilot Grove. The eatery closed early for the season due to the birth of a grandchild. While other groups without a leader ended up doing roller food, Jack got food elsewhere and we had a nice picnic. I intended to do a self-contained ride but my wife was hesitant to that plan. I hope to repeat the KATY next year with Senior Cycle but this time with my wife. She can handle the pace, probably on an e-bike though.
By Wrede B for Best of the Katy Trail on Oct 29, 2024
Thank you Wrede! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much that you'd like to do it again, next time with your wife! No problem accommodating an E-bike for her. And yes Jack is a wonderfully experienced, unflappable and resourceful Tour leader! - Ned
By Senior Cycling on Oct 29, 2024
SC
Trip was a lot of fun, very nice accommodations at every stop. Excellent establishment choices for the provided meals. May have been overly optimistic for a picnic right of Lake Ontario in October. The wind was brutal and chilly. A week of excellent upper NY diners. A great trip and highly recommended. Nick and Michael are excellent guides!
By Gary J for Niagara Falls-Erie Canal #2 on Oct 21, 2024
Upstate New York is beautiful. The Niagara Falls area is full of spectacular vistas. It is truly amazing. Our guides had local knowledge that was interesting and informative, especially where Toronto, Canada was located (inside joke). Everyone was friendly and eager to share. I highly recommend this trip.
By Rebecca M for Niagara Falls-Erie Canal #2 on Oct 14, 2024
Wonderful people, great experience.
By Neil A for Cape Cod 2024 #2 on Oct 08, 2024
Thank you Neil, we look forward to having you back!
By Senior Cycling on Oct 09, 2024
SC
The leaders, Mike & Ned were fabulous. Understanding, accommodating and knowledgeable. The hotels we stayed in were lovely and the restaurants chosen for lunches & dinners were excellent. I was not as prepared as I should have been for the miles in the saddle everyday, but there was no problem taking the van when I was done for the day.
By Pamela D for Cape Cod 2024 #2 on Sep 30, 2024
Thank you Pamela, we're so glad you enjoyed everything!
By Senior Cycling on Oct 09, 2024
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