Pedal Across Wisconsin
Established 1985
Fully supported, affordable Wisconsin Hotel Bicycle Vacations & Florida Keys Bike Ride
Jerry: 847.707.6888
Ken: 847.309.4740
SUNSHINE BICYCLE TOUR
ITINERARY 2024
SUNDAY FEB 18 or FEB 25: Optional early arrival at Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs FL
Welcome to Tarpon Springs! Tarpon Springs is an excellent place to start a bicycle tour because of its rich history, diverse culture, and scenic beauty. With the famous well-maintained Pinellas bike trails just blocks away from our hotel cyclists can explore the city's natural and cultural landmarks at a leisurely pace. The area is known for its Greek heritage, and visitors can experience unique cuisine and traditions of the local Greek community.
Tarpon Springs is only around 35 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Taxi/UBER/LYFT are plentiful. For bicycle rental click here:
MONDAY FEB 19 or FEB 26 DAY 1: TO CLEARWATER BEACH & RETURN: 34 MILES
Cycle South on Pinellas Trail through vibrant Dunedin towards our turn-around point...PIER 60 on Clearwater Beach! Many cafe's and ice cream stops along the way.
TUESDAY FEB 20 or FEB 27 DAY 2: TARPON SPRINGS TO BROOKSVILLE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES: 50 MILES
WEDNESDAY FEB 21 or FEB 28 DAY 3: BROOKSVILLE TO LECANTO HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 47 MILES
THURSDAY FEB 22 or FEB 29 DAY 4: LAYOVER IN LECANTO; OPTIONAL RIDE 0-35 MILES
Afternoon trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
FRIDAY FEB 23 or MARCH 1 DAY 5: LECANTO TO BROOKSVILLE 47 MILES
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
Group Dinner
SATURDAY FEB 24 or MARCH 2 DAY 6: BROOKSVILLE TO TARPON SPRINGS 50 MILES
6 Day Hotel Tour
Pedal Across Wisconsin has created another fun biking opportunity in Florida. Come join us as we pedal Florida's paved all connected bike paths. Our Sunshine tour will begin/end in Tarpon Springs with stopovers in Brooksville & Inverness layover.
CYCLE FLORIDA'S PAVED CONNECTED TRAILS!
Only $1425 per rider
TOUR FEES INCLUDE:
- EXCELLENT HOTELS! HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
- 5 HOTEL NIGHTS INCLUDED (MONDAY FEB 19 THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FEB 24) OR MONDAY FEB 26 THROUGH SAT MORNING MARCH 2)
- 6 DAYS BIKING ON ALL CONNECTED PAVED BIKE PATHS
- ADMISSION & BUSSING TO HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK TO VIEW MANATEES, FLORIDA PANTHERS, RED WOLVES, CRANES & ALLIGATORS.
- SAG SUPPORTED
- BAGGAGE TRANSPORT
- FOOD STOPS ON ROUTE
- GPS LINKS W/ SUPPLEMENTED CUE SHEETS
- PARKING FOR THE WEEK
- 1 GROUP DINNER
- 2 NIGHTS SHUTTLE BUS TO AREA RESTAURANTS IN INVERNESS
- 73 DEGREES AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURES!
Pinellas Trail, Withlacoochee, Suncoast, Good Neighbor Trail! All paved & connected!
Many ice cream & coffee opportunities...plus good biking. Is Florida Ice Cream better than Wisconsin's?
Manatees resting after cycling 50 miles
Transportation and admission to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on layover day included
PAW'S NEW FLORIDA TOUR!
TOUR BEGINS/ENDS TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA
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FEB 19- 24 2024
FEB 26 - MARCH 2 2024
Hotel rooms available Feb 18 & Feb 25, the night before Day 1.
Both tours filled with small waiting list. Please contact us to add your name.
BICYCLE RENTAL:
Please note bicycle rental fees are not included in your tour fees. Reservations strongly recommended. You will need to secure taxi/Uber to bike shop to pick up and return your bicycle. Any bicycle can fit in any vehicle with front wheel off. For larger vehicles consider Uber XL to secure minivan/large SUV.
Note: If renting an E-bike. Be SURE to rent one that has battery sufficient for at least 50 miles or more.
TARPON SPRINGS:
1. TARPON TOM'S website
2. Neptune Cyclery website
DUNEDIN/PALM HARBOR:
(Just South of Tarpon Springs off bike path)
1. Tampa Bay E-Bikes website
Ask bike shop about delivery service.
*multiple locations
2. Pedego Electric Bikes: website
(ask bike shop about delivery service)
3. Chainwheel Drive website
*2 Locations
4. Kafe Racer: website
5. Big Time Electric Bike & E Bike Shop:
727-335-1037
*ask bike shop about delivery
