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. 

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 so you will have the opportunity on your own to visit the “Little White House”, President Truman’s vacation home; the Hemingway Home & Museum, watch the sunset at Mallory Square (a must), or maybe take 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.

Senior Cycling is thrilled to announce that we have new high quality Gazelle brand Class 1 E-Bikes available for rent! They have low step-thru frames, a Bosch center drive with Carbon fiber belt and 8-speed internally geared hub shifting, disc brakes, adjustable handlebar stem, front fork suspension, comfortable seat & ergonomic handgrips, fenders and rear rack, front & rear lights.

The riding on this tour is mostly level, with approximately 60% bike path and 40% road riding on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 1. Traffic noise on the road shoulder sections can be unnerving for some riders. There are 42 bridges and some of them are long. Most of them have a wide shoulder and some are separate bike bridges. The longest of all is the famous 7 Mile Bridge. Riders need to have good bike handling skills and be able to tolerate road riding for parts of this tour, or they can ride in our van for the sections that feature road riding, for example, the 7 Mile Bridge. Windy conditions are to be expected here. We categorize this tour as advanced due to the amount of road shoulder riding, particularly the bridges. 

Please review Senior Cycling's Cancellation Policy here.  

And, Please purchase trip insurance. Especially at our age, even though no one expects or wants it, health issues arise and accidents happen.  You can now purchase Trip Insurance directly through WeTravel during the registration process at very competitive rates, provided by Trawick International.

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 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! 

 25 miles – On our first day of riding we will bike from our hotel in Key Largo to our lodging in Islamorada, at the Amara Cay Resort. In the morning you'll want to try to watch the sunrise over the water. 

 32 miles – We ride from Islamorada to Marathon. Along the way you may choose to visit the Dolphin Research Center (optional and not included). Today’s ride includes riding some bridges over the fantastic turquoise waters of the Keys. Our lodging is at the Hampton Inn Marathon and dinner tonight is included at a nearby restaurant. 

29 miles - We start with a visit to The Turtle Hospital (included), have a picnic lunch in Bahia Honda State Park and ride on to Little Torch Key. You can add a 5 mile jaunt out and back to the No Name Pub. 

 29 miles – The final leg out to Key West is on bike paths along the water and on to the Southernmost Point. You have the afternoon to visit Key West where you'll find excellent food, shopping and attractions.

The day is yours to explore Key West, or beyond! You’ll have plenty of options to choose from: museums, beaches, fishing, snorkeling, a boat trip to the Dry Tortugas (make your own advance reservation), the Hemingway Home & Museum and many more. Use your bike to get around – it’s the best transportation on this fun island.

Get out and see the sunrise and maybe enjoy a Cuban breakfast. Your tour leaders will load luggage and bikes into the rig while you enjoy your last few hours in Key West. We depart by 10:00 AM to return to Key Largo.