Today was the first day just hanging out in Key West. I’m staying with friends at their place very close to Duval Street for about a week. The first thing we did was rent a bicycle for me to use to get around this end of the island. It cost under $60 per week and is really the optimal way to get around. It comes … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 30

Today was cooler than the past few, with temperatures in the mid 80’s. Sunny with some clouds providing occasional relief, especially in the afternoon. Winds were moderate. Day’s distance: 134 miles Total trip distance: 6,302 miles Today was an easy ride through the Keys. I had to arrive after 4pm so I lounged around the hotel until checkout at 11am. I set the GoPro on … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 29

Another hot and humid day, with high temperatures of mid 90’s above the road surfaces. A few brief showers while in the Everglades cooled things down for a while, then back up into the low 90’s afterwards. Winds were light. Day’s distance: 305 miles Total trip distance: 6,168 miles Except for the Tamiami Trail, Hwy 41 through the Glades, today’s route was pretty much congested … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 28

The weather was sunny, hot, and humid. The day started in the mid 70’s but climbed to 94 and stayed around there throughout the day. The winds were light. Day’s distance: 373 miles Total trip distance: 5,863 miles I departed the campsite about 9am and stopped at a nearby Starbucks for a latte and a breakfast sandwich. Since they have wi-fi, I was able to … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 27

Another mostly sunny day with temperatures between the mid 70’s and the mid 80’s. Winds were light. The evening was very pleasant. Day’s distance: 261 miles Total trip distance: 5,490 miles I departed New Orleans about 10am after getting my bike out of the parking garage and loading it up. Heading east on Hwy 10, then turning onto the ‘Chef’s Highway’ (Hwy 90), I was … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 26

It was a warm, mostly sunny day with temperatures ranging from the mid 70’s to the mid 80’s. I missed most of the rain that passed through the area, but was caught in some light showers at one point for just a few minutes. The wind was light today. Day’s distance: 314 miles Total trip distance: 5,229 miles Today started with breakfast at the Magnolia … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 25

The weather was cloudy most of the day, but less so as the afternoon progressed. It was windy all day, or as I was told by a Texan, ‘breezy’. Day’s distance: 301 miles Total trip distance: 4,915 miles I started the day with a ferry ride off of Mustang Island. The ferry was free and the ride lasted only a few minutes. Most of the … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 24