Pedal Across Wisconsin
Established 1985
Fully supported, affordable Wisconsin Hotel Bicycle Vacations & Florida Keys Bike Ride
Jerry: 847.707.6888
drjpedal@sbcglobal.net
Ken: 847.309.4740
kennethjgoldman@yahoo.com
SUNSHINE BICYCLE TOUR
ITINERARY 2025
SUNDAY FEB 16 or FEB 23: Optional early arrival at Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs FL
Welcome to Tarpon Springs! Tarpon Springs is an excellent place to start a bicycle tour because of its rich history, diverse culture, and scenic beauty. With the famous well-maintained Pinellas bike trails just blocks away from our hotel cyclists can explore the city's natural and cultural landmarks at a leisurely pace. The area is known for its Greek heritage, and visitors can experience unique cuisine and traditions of the local Greek community.
Tarpon Springs is only around 35 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Taxi/UBER/LYFT are plentiful. For bicycle rental click here:
MONDAY FEB 17 or FEB 24 DAY 1: TO CLEARWATER BEACH & RETURN: 34 MILES
Cycle South on Pinellas Trail through vibrant Dunedin towards our turn-around point...PIER 60 on Clearwater Beach! Many cafe's and ice cream stops along the way.
TUESDAY FEB 18 or FEB 25 DAY 2: TARPON SPRINGS TO BROOKSVILLE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES: 50 MILES
WEDNESDAY FEB 19 or FEB 26 DAY 3: BROOKSVILLE TO LECANTO HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 47 MILES
THURSDAY FEB 20 or FEB 27 DAY 4: LAYOVER IN LECANTO; OPTIONAL RIDE 0-35 MILES
Afternoon trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
FRIDAY FEB 21 or FEB 28 DAY 5: LECANTO TO BROOKSVILLE 47 MILES
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
Group Dinner
SATURDAY FEB 22 or MARCH 1 DAY 6: BROOKSVILLE TO TARPON SPRINGS 50 MILES
6 Day Hotel Tour Price Only $1485
Pedal Across Wisconsin has created another fun biking opportunity in Florida. Come join us as we pedal Florida's paved all connected bike paths. Our Sunshine tour will begin/end in Tarpon Springs with stopovers in Brooksville & Inverness layover.
CYCLE FLORIDA'S PAVED CONNECTED TRAILS!
Only $1485 per person (double occupancy)
Private Room Please Add $690
TOUR FEES INCLUDE:
- EXCELLENT HOTELS! HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
- 5 HOTEL NIGHTS INCLUDED (MONDAY FEB 17 THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FEB 22) OR MONDAY FEB 24 THROUGH SAT MORNING MARCH 1)
- 6 DAYS BIKING ON ALL CONNECTED PAVED BIKE PATHS
- ADMISSION & BUSSING TO HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK TO VIEW NATIVE FLORIDA ANIMALS: MANATEES, FLORIDA PANTHERS, RED WOLVES, CRANES & ALLIGATORS & MUCH MORE
- SAG SUPPORTED
- BAGGAGE TRANSPORT
- FOOD STOPS ON ROUTE
- GPS LINKS W/ SUPPLEMENTED CUE SHEETS
- PARKING FOR THE WEEK
- 1 GROUP DINNER
- 2 NIGHTS SHUTTLE BUS TO AREA RESTAURANTS IN INVERNESS
- 73 DEGREES AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURES!
Pinellas Trail, Withlacoochee, Suncoast, Good Neighbor Trail! All paved & connected!
Many ice cream & coffee opportunities...plus good biking. Is Florida Ice Cream better than Wisconsin's?
Manatees resting after cycling 50 miles
Transportation and admission to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on layover day included
PAW'S NEW FLORIDA TOUR!
TOUR BEGINS/ENDS TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA
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FEB 17- 22 2025
FEB 24 - MARCH 1 2025
Hotel rooms available Feb 16 & Feb 23, the night before Day 1.
REGISTRATION FOR EMAIL LIST OPENS THIS SPRING/SUMMER.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TODAY! --SEE HOME PAGE
BICYCLE RENTAL:
Please note bicycle rental fees are not included in your tour fees. Reservations strongly recommended. You will need to secure taxi/Uber to bike shop to pick up and return your bicycle. Any bicycle can fit in any vehicle with front wheel off. For larger vehicles consider Uber XL to secure minivan/large SUV.
IMPORTANT: If renting an E-bike. Be SURE to rent one that has battery sufficient for at least 50 miles or more.
TARPON SPRINGS:
1. *TARPON TOM'S website
2. *Neptune Cyclery website
DUNEDIN/PALM HARBOR:
(Just South of Tarpon Springs off bike path)
1. Tampa Bay E-Bikes website
Ask bike shop about delivery service.
*multiple locations
2. Pedego Electric Bikes: website
(ask bike shop about delivery service)
3. Chainwheel Drive website
Two Locations
4. *Kafe Racer: website
5. Big Time Electric Bike & E Bike Shop:
727-335-1037
ask bike shop about delivery
*For bike shops off Bike Trail, consider taking Taxi/Uber to shop, then riding your bike back to Hampton Inn Tarpon Springs
