Philly to Tampa Fl
Philly to Tampa Fl
Hi all, you iron butts chime in. My brother bought a home down in Fl. Hes planning on riding his 2014 Street Glide to Tampa. Mind you I think he made have 500 miles round trip under his belt, and is 65 years young. My question is things he should know and tips some of you may have? Thanks a bunch, this is his big brother 🤠
Spring Hill 35 minutes north of Tampa. I know to well, I lived in central Florida 27 years.
Last edited by BRKLYN1955; Jun 1, 2022 at 08:42 AM.
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1000 miles. I'd break it into 2 days. Getting around Baltimore & DC wont be fun on I-95, he could take 301 to Richmond then hop on 95.
Getting Camelbak is worthwhile investment. Pack it full of ice and top off with water. Sipping all day is better for you than trying to chug a bottle of water or two at every stop.
Getting Camelbak is worthwhile investment. Pack it full of ice and top off with water. Sipping all day is better for you than trying to chug a bottle of water or two at every stop.
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I agree to avoid I-95, basically, from Philly to DC. Better yet, take the back way on 30 to 15 to 95 in Fredericksburg. Or 30 to I-81 and then I-77 to Columbia SC. Take the beltways around major cities. He can take I-85 from Charlotte to Atlanta and then I-75 to Tampa if he chooses.
I worked in King of Prussia and commuted for about a month from NC on the weekends. I also frequent Orlando from Charlotte now and traveling on weekends is a better bet from the traffic.
Watch the weather and hydrate often if it's hot. I use a skinny 24oz Hydroflask for my water bottle. It keeps ice all day long and I just fill with Gatorade. Long sleeved T's are a must for me to keep my arms from getting cooked.
I worked in King of Prussia and commuted for about a month from NC on the weekends. I also frequent Orlando from Charlotte now and traveling on weekends is a better bet from the traffic.
Watch the weather and hydrate often if it's hot. I use a skinny 24oz Hydroflask for my water bottle. It keeps ice all day long and I just fill with Gatorade. Long sleeved T's are a must for me to keep my arms from getting cooked.
Last edited by RKZen; Jun 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM.
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1000 miles. I'd break it into 2 days. Getting around Baltimore & DC wont be fun on I-95, he could take 301 to Richmond then hop on 95.
Getting Camelbak is worthwhile investment. Pack it full of ice and top off with water. Sipping all day is better for you than trying to chug a bottle of water or two at every stop.
Getting Camelbak is worthwhile investment. Pack it full of ice and top off with water. Sipping all day is better for you than trying to chug a bottle of water or two at every stop.
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Tell him to take his time (if available) and enjoy the ride...unless he's on a schedule. A good buddy has winter home about an hour south of Tampa (Bradenton/Sarasota). We've made the ride from there back home here to Ontario (north of Toronto) a few times. Take a different route each time in order to see different areas. Always take our time and stay off the interstates as much as possible. Usually take 4 days, try and stay on the two lanes and take the long way home.
We try to avoid the bigger cities...especially during rush hour. Stop every couple of hours to hydrate & stretch. Also agree if no jacket, long sleeve tees are a must to keep your arms from getting roasted. My absolute favourite on these trips is the riding first thing in the mornings.
We try to avoid the bigger cities...especially during rush hour. Stop every couple of hours to hydrate & stretch. Also agree if no jacket, long sleeve tees are a must to keep your arms from getting roasted. My absolute favourite on these trips is the riding first thing in the mornings.
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do 64 around Richmond, then state rt 58 out to Emporia and head south
295 west to I-10 to US 301 from just north of Jacksonville to get him out to Ocala where he can pick up I-75 for the rest of his trip.
301 is speed trap city, you have been warned
Virginia hates speeders, and they hit you hard in the wallet for the slightest infraction.... you have been warned.
do 64 around Richmond, then state rt 58 out to Emporia and head south
295 west to I-10 to US 301 from just north of Jacksonville to get him out to Ocala where he can pick up I-75 for the rest of his trip.
301 is speed trap city, you have been warned
Virginia hates speeders, and they hit you hard in the wallet for the slightest infraction.... you have been warned.
