Silver Comet Trail Biking

Must see video:
https://www.facebook.com/TasteSeeTampaBay/videos/2028411257400038/

I found it much nicer (and safer) than riding the highway in and out of Key West! Our first hotel is just off the Causeway,

Only two hotels for the 7 day span! So only 2 mandatory biking days (when we switch hotels day 4 and 7). Want to do a fishing charter one day—no problem if day 1, 2 , 4 or 5! A spa day or beach day —no problem! Avid cyclist wanting the maximum mileage—300 miles during the 7 days—no problem! Want to just bike 20 miles when we switch hotels so 40 miles you or your partner can if you like. The only thing we can't give you is hills! 😊

As I live here 6 months or more a year I can design routes for50+ miles a day or less than half that. I am working on multiple options for every day now.
Others price this trip at $3,000! We can do it more affordably for a smaller group of 12 to 24--for $1,492 double occupancy (early bird pricing).

Great weather:
In December, Dunedin, Florida typically has warm and sunny weather with an average high temperature of 75°F. The average low temperature is 58°F, with a total average of 2.5 inches of rainfall
Snow = 0 days

Fun Bike Trip Inclusions for just $1.492 (early bird pricing):
•6 nights of waterfront hotels
• Breathtaking sunsets on the water
• 2-hour kayak paddle (weather permitting)
• One dinner perhaps a cruise
• Ferry ride to Tampa and back (50 minutes each way),
• 3 Happy Hours at the hotel (wine, beer, soda, snacks etc)
• RideWithGPS maps and "Cue" sheets
• SAG vehicle driven by experienced tour owners (for ride support)
• Luggage transport between hotels

We have two great hotels both on water, Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Tampa has a shuttle from airport and Complimentary Parking is available to all Guests of the hotel. Parking lot is well lit at night. Guests of the hotel can park their vehicle at the hotel for extra days at $10.00 per day.

The Yacht Harbor in beautiful Dunedin has water frontage, and refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, mini bar, outdoor parking, (no boats or trailers), and has fishing off pier.

We are still finalizing itinerary meanwhile here are some photos,
Clearwater Beach Photos

https://app.photobucket.com/u/njriverman/a/10df567c-cdb7-4872-8ead-918cd0ce52f3/slideshow

Courtney Campbell Causeway Photos https://app.photobucket.com/u/njriverman/a/70969251-d16b-461b-a62d-5097aadfbe1b/slideshow

Downtown St Pete and Ferry Photos https://app.photobucket.com/u/njriverman/a/dae738b0-8784-4705-a8c2-524158d09c45/slideshow

Phillippe Park Photos https://app.photobucket.com/u/njriverman/a/fa1a1515-9d90-4e1e-937b-803cff747791/slideshow

Tampa Photos https://app.photobucket.com/u/njriverman/a/449a311e-216b-45ae-b7aa-a14a9bd5a720/slideshow

FYI here are 30 of Dunedin’s restaurants https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g34187-Dunedin_Florida.html

We will include a paddle. If tides work it could be this one that has optional distances and we land on a sandy beach of a deserted island. It is a fun kayak trip. https://www.meetup.com/randomfun/events/288335846/

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Our hotel this year is the best yet
Pine Grove Inn in waterfront Ephraim Wisconsin

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Fun Bike Trip Inclusions:

· 8 nights of hotels, includes 5 breakfasts (3 buffet, 2 on the go), and 4 hotels with pools (you’ll thank us later).

· RideWithGPS maps and "Cue" sheets

· SAG vehicle driven by tour owner who has done this and many other tours. We will carry your luggage from hotel to hotel!

· 3 Nights of Complimentary Social Hours (wine, beer, soda, snacks etc)

· Affordably Priced. In fact, at $1,950 we are less than two thirds the price ($3,090 charged by some other operators. This price is good for deposits received by 9.30.24 after that price is $2150 assuming space remains.

· Great weather! Cleveland, Ohio Average temperature July 83 / 64°F
· Small town Midwestern hospitality, we anticipate local meetup friends will ride with us on several days.
· Your Luggage Carried for You, need a break? Ride in our van!
· 86% Traffic-free cycling on 22+ bike paths,

Your RSVP here is non binding, it just gets OTET FUN BIKE TRIP on your calendar and updates.

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OTET Itinerary and miles https://funbiketrips.com/ohio-itinerary

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IS THERE A GROUP START TIME TO BEGIN EACH DAY? DO I HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH ANYONE?
Have a fun ride at your own pace and leave the hotel whenever you wish. Hopefully this is a vacation! There is no mass start. Most riders leave between 7-9am. Relax and take your time, since SAG vehicles stay out until the last rider finishes. Rider's average speed on our tours range from 9-20mph, so there's always someone to ride with if you wish. We encourage riders to take their time, stop at see the sights, and take in a bakery or 3. We have several local Ohio Meetup friends who will ride sections with us.

Note if you do not need a hotel in afterwards in Cleveland we can reduce $135 assuming your roommate (if any) does not need a room. Reduction is $270 per room In Cin or Cle, so savings of $135 if double occupancy,

Also if you like instead of the night in Cincinatti join us at Lake Erie Presque Isle July 11th, you may substitute for Cleveland night hotel and we will pay hotel, kayak and up to $20 in ice cream treats! https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302369670/

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Check out our Erie Canal trail adventure the next week if you want a double header, https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302344604

Note dates, hotels and rates are subject to adjustment based on availability.

July 2025-We will be doing a one day adventure between our two 1 week long tours. This is after the 326 mile ride on the Ohio to Erie Trail (in Ohio) and before the Erie Canal Trail 360 mile ride starting in Buffalo going to Albany.

We are staying overnight at the Candlewood Suites in Erie. We can meet there at 6pm in lobby then go out for dinner at 630 for dinner for those who are interested. I reserved 8 rooms and only need 1. Cancellable until June 1. $174 a night with taxes, email me if you want one njriverman@yahoo.com. The hotel has free parking and the Suites have kitchens but breakfast is on your own. Hotels with breakfast were 200+.

The next day we will bike 9 miles, then there is the opportunity to kayak or canoe for 1 hours. Then we bike about 7 miles and stop for ice cream and food, I guess I should say food then ice cream lol.

See 81 photos from this last year at Rails to Trails Bike Trips FACEBOOK
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Cost to kayak $20 for 1 hour in single or $30 in a tandem. http://www.presqueisleboatrental.com/kayaks.html

Here is map from last year. we will cut out hill at beginning and end by starting in park, not outside, https://ridewithgps.com/trips/198269333

I booked 4 rooms only need 1. Cancellable until June 1. $152 a night with taxes and free breakfast, email me if you want one njriverman@yahoo.com

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See Erie Canal Trail Fun Bike Trip the week after https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302344604

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