Mel DickOct 3, 20202 minI Told You I Was Sick!!!Great day today! Started out with a walk to the airport to pick up a rental car. Along the way, an early morning visit to the Key West...
Mel DickOct 2, 20201 minFort Zachery TaylorWet dreary day with heavy rain last night, early this morning and this afternoon. Managed to get in a visit to Fort Zachery Taylor State...
Mel DickOct 2, 20202 minCigars, Scavengers, Dragons and Cycles!Hung out most of the day walking around the island waiting to get into the home I will be staying at for the next 2+ months. Got in late...
Mel DickSep 30, 20201 minCustoms HouseAs one explores Key West you can't help but notice the numerous beautiful buildings. The Key West Custom House and Fire House are two...
Mel DickSep 29, 20202 minSights from a Slow World!!!Another day in Key West exploring the island. One of the great things about doing a bicycle tour is the "world slows down" and you have...
Mel DickSep 28, 20202 minJust WalkingWhile I am waiting to get into the house we've rented for a couple of months, I've been spending a lot of time just walking around Key...
Mel DickSep 27, 20202 minSunsets, Sunrises and Interesting MomentsAmazing sunset last night at Mallory Square. Lots of people, so much for social distancing. Caught a glimpse of the Sunrise this...
Mel DickSep 26, 20202 minLazy Day and ChickensLazy day walking around Key West getting my bearings. Key West has a storied past, which I will go into as I spend the next 2 and 1/2...
Mel DickSep 26, 20202 minKey West and BridgesAround noon today I rode into Key West. What a journey. 4,000 miles and 3 weeks ahead of schedule....as a result of multiple route...
Mel DickSep 25, 20202 minA Wet Day in the Keys!80 mile ride down the Florida Keys today to Marathon Florida. Left early in the morning in the rain and it basically rained about 65...
Mel DickSep 24, 20203 minCool Day of Riding and Big Foot.91 miles today, mostly through the Florida Everglades. Currently in Florida City Florida, described as the "Gateway to the Keys". ...
Mel DickSep 22, 20201 minThe Land of 10,000 IslandsTook the day off to take an "eco tour" through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge located in Southwest Florida between...
-Sep 22, 20201 minThis One is for Claudia!!Short but great ride today from Fort Meyers to the beginning of the Everglades about 20 miles South of Naples. 56 miles. It was not as...
Mel DickSep 21, 20201 minCatching Up!!!No riding today. Spent the day with one of my former partners and his wife as they celebrated their 51st anniversary, watching football...
Mel DickSep 20, 20202 minPaying it ForwardGood ride today. 75 miles to Fort Meyers Florida. Through farm and ranch country. My wheel held out to the bike shop in Fort Meyers...
Mel DickSep 18, 20202 minBack in the Saddle!Got back on the road today after spending 2 days in West Palm Beach with Kim and Jerry Hansen, former Sandpoint residents who now reside...
Mel DickSep 16, 20201 minTime to RelaxGreat ride today. 70 miles to West Palm Beach along the Intracoastal Waterway. Planning on taking the next couple of days off to visit...
Mel DickSep 15, 20202 minThe "Wall"Warm, sunny, humid and windy today. 80 mile ride, currently in Vero Beach Florida. The day was really a great day with lot's sun. I...
Mel DickSep 14, 20202 minAmazing Sunrise and Another Sand PointAnother great day of riding. 105 miles, spending the night in Titusville Florida. Great scenery along the ocean, lots of rain and...
Mel DickSep 12, 20202 minA Day Off with History!!!Took the day off in St. Augustine Florida. Only the second full day off during the ride. Not sure where to start, there is so much to...