Hi, everyone

Andrew and I will be joining the Everglades Bicycle Club's Tour of the Conch Republic ride in December.  A few cyclists at the Labor Day picnic asked about this event, which I have posted on Facebook, so I'm sending this reminder.  We will be riding from Homestead, FL to Key West and back, from 12/02/11 to approximately 12/08/11.

Event:  Tour of the Conch Republic
Dates:  12/02-12/03/11
Where:  Homestead-Miami Speedway to Key West, FL  (with one overnight stop in Marathon)

Please note:  this 2-day event is geared towards cyclists who are capable of cycling about 80 miles per day.  (Day 1 ride distance is 80 miles. Day 2 is 55 miles).

The EBC event is a ONE-WAY ride, so participants must arrange their own transportation back to Homestead after reaching Key West.

That's where we come in.....

We  will be cycling back to Homestead, making 1 or 2 overnight stops on the way back.  We would love some company, either for the 2-day EBC ride, or our entire trip.  

We will be staying on in Key West after the EBC event is over, and will be there for 3 nights.  You are welcome to join us for the optional snorkeling trip to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas while in Key West.  We plan to head back north on December 6th, allowing 2 days to get back to Homestead.
 
Although EBC will transport cyclists' luggage to Key West for the southbound ride, we will NOT have a SAG support on the way back, but will be self-supported, so you will need to be, too. (Unless you have a family member or friend who is willing to do this). 

Registration for the Tour of the Conch Republic is open on active.com:  http://www.active.com/cycling/homestead-fl/miami-to-key-west-tour-of-the-conch-republic-2011

For more info, see the link to this event on the Friends of the Gainesville Cycling Club Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=234418273253656

You can also email or call me  with any questions.

Regards,

-Ally Gill

(352) 745-2011


 

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