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#11
10-06-2010, 12:24 PM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
#12
10-06-2010, 12:36 PM
Just an FYI. You do know it is 720 miles and 12-14 hours on a bike one way to get to Key West from Daytona. Your ride from Maryland to Daytona will put you roughly at the half way point. Florida is very long. Just getting through south Miami, and down through the keys is brutal. I've been down there 3 times in the last 6 weeks.
I am not trying to rain on your good time, and obviouslty I love it down there. But, mapquest doesn't come close to estimating the time it takes to get there in a car, much less on a bike. (and I know every bridge where it is safe to pass...)
The ride to Key West across the bridges is definetely worth it though. The party once you are there is the topper.
I am not trying to rain on your good time, and obviouslty I love it down there. But, mapquest doesn't come close to estimating the time it takes to get there in a car, much less on a bike. (and I know every bridge where it is safe to pass...)
The ride to Key West across the bridges is definetely worth it though. The party once you are there is the topper.
we're trailering to Daytona this time because we're taking an extra bike, but we normally ride to Daytona from MD, about 880 miles. We leave 4am and ride straight thru, usually pull into hotel around 6pm. we don't dick around with meal stops and such. 500 miles or so is a pretty easy day, as long as the single southbound lane thru the Keys doesn't get bogged down too much.
#13
10-06-2010, 12:40 PM
man people are beggin for work and stressed out to make bills and support families, and your working 7 days straight poor baby
#15
10-06-2010, 03:52 PM
well aware, thanks... we have done this ride before, fomr some reason I remember it as a little over 500 miles not 720. We leave early am and get there mid-late afternoon in time for happy hour.
we're trailering to Daytona this time because we're taking an extra bike, but we normally ride to Daytona from MD, about 880 miles. We leave 4am and ride straight thru, usually pull into hotel around 6pm. we don't dick around with meal stops and such. 500 miles or so is a pretty easy day, as long as the single southbound lane thru the Keys doesn't get bogged down too much.
we're trailering to Daytona this time because we're taking an extra bike, but we normally ride to Daytona from MD, about 880 miles. We leave 4am and ride straight thru, usually pull into hotel around 6pm. we don't dick around with meal stops and such. 500 miles or so is a pretty easy day, as long as the single southbound lane thru the Keys doesn't get bogged down too much.
You are absolutely correct on the mileage. My apologies.
It just seems like it is that far... LOL
I hope the weather holds for you. You could not ask for a more beautiful day than we are having in S Florida today.
#16
10-06-2010, 07:22 PM
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The weather has been perfect - just broke 70' last week. Last time that happened was early May. Love it.
Here is a sunrise pix from last weekend at the Granada bridge (Rt 40) in Ormond Beach. Started the day with a "Loop".
Here is a sunrise pix from last weekend at the Granada bridge (Rt 40) in Ormond Beach. Started the day with a "Loop".
#17
10-06-2010, 08:24 PM
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Nice pic. We will be headed down from Jacksonville and will be looking at that real soon.
Cant wait!!!!!!!
#18
10-07-2010, 06:15 AM
if that was aimed at me, you can f&*K off a$$hole, my wife was out of work for 1.5 years why the hell do you think I have to work 2 jobs 7 days a week to make ends meet. and I am VERY thankful I have work... just tired and need a break.
