Conquer 400 miles along the
spectacular coastline of Florida
Cycle Key West to Orlando
Conquer 400 miles along the spectacular coastline of Florida
From the famous Key West Florida, the southern most point in the continental
US, we will begin our 400 mile challenge at the home of famous writers such
as Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. Riding up the coastal highway
through quaint towns, we breathe in the sea air of the Atlantic coast
punctuating our days and filling our minds with memories to last a lifetime.
After some long and rewarding, challenging miles on the bike, we’ll bask in
the glow of the famed Miami Beach skyline, keeping our sights set on the
remaining miles into Orlando, home of Disney heritage and to be greeted by
Caudwell Children families on their Destination Dreams trip, the cause we
have worked so hard to support.
Detailed itinerary
1
Depart London to Miami
Arrival into Miami one of America’s, and the worlds, most
popular cycling spots. Upon arrival you will be met by your
local guides and transferred 3 hours down to the Florida
Keys and Key West. Rich in history, arts and culture, the
120-mile island chain is also home to the continental
United States’ only living-coral barrier reef, an amazing
place to start our cycling challenge!!!
3
Key West to Marathon
86km/54 miles
As we depart Key West Our challenge today will be to
keep hydrated and keep our eyes on the road while
cycling up the beautiful Highway 1 coast. Our day finishes
over the panoramic 7 Miles Bridge that leads us into
Marathon, our stop tonight.
5
Miami to Jupiter
145km/90miles
We begin our ride today by saying good bye to Miami
Beach and saying hello to Jupiter Florida. We will be riding
through some of the most expensive real estate in Florida,
and the US, home to a majority of celebrities and
professional golfers. While riding 145km today you will
encounter coastal winds that come up late in the
afternoon to push your thighs and calves to a nice
medium level of burn. Overnight in Jupiter.
7
Cocoa Beach to Give Kids The World
(120km / 67 miles)
The final day on our bikes! Today we will be leaving the
coast and riding inland towards our final goal to Give Kids
The World. You will start seeing some of the first views of
the famous Florida everglades, a natural region of tropical
wetlands where we may spot an alligator or crocodile! Our
finish line is Give Kids The World. Tonight we will enjoy a
well deserved celebration dinner.
2
Bike fitting & Key West Tour
24km / 15 miles
Today we begin our epic cycling challenge! After a
morning briefing and bike fitting we begin our cycle by
taking a tour of Key West on our bikes before taking a
lunch stop at the beach. The afternoon will be yours to
relax and prepare for the big miles that start tomorrow!
4
Marathon to Miami
175km/102miles
This morning we continue up the Highway 1 towards our
destination tonight ”Miami Beach” located above the
Tropic of Cancer, and known for some of the hottest night
life in U.S. While Miami might be known for night life, the
biggest part of your life today will be your ability to deal
with calf burning miles and humid salty air!! You will be
rewarded with the famed Miami skyline, amazing ocean
views, and a peaceful beach to sit on while enjoying the
sunset. Overnight in Miami Beach.
6
Jupiter to Cocoa Beach
175km/119 miles
Our ride begins today along the twin coasts 1and1A
heading towards Cocoa Beach, home to world class
surfing and 120km closer to our final destination. As we
ride today we will be getting our first glimpse of coastal
habitat that is a cross between spooky and adventurous.
You will need to keep your pace up as you encounter the
amazing sites of mangroves, strangler figs, and gumbo
limb, just to name a few species of trees. Our final push
sees us cycle over the Banana River into the quintessential
beach town of Cocoa Beach.
8
Free day in Orlando
Today is your day to relax and recover from completing
your epic challenge, however we highly recommend that
you join the purple people and families at Hollywood
Studios, you will get chance to meet the families you have
worked so hard to support and see Destination Dreams in
action!
Destination Dreams
destination
dreams
Giving children a chance to live a dream
The Florida Cycle 2016 will raise vital funds for the Destination Dreams trip of a
lifetime, which gives children the chance to live a dream.
Every week 104 children die from a childhood illness.
When a family faces losing a child due to a terminal illness, there is very little
that anyone can do to ease their pain and give them hope for the future.
Our Destination Dreams trip gives children and their families the chance to
experience a fully- supported holiday of a lifetime together, where they can
create precious memories to be cherished forever.
“For us it felt as though we have lived in a perfect bubble for a week where we
were the norm and not the exception” Amy’s Mother