Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I rode from Miami to Jacksonville myself and now I rode back to Miami via Central Florida. It's exciting to be out there. All the best on your trip.
@@steveretiredandcycling I rode Withlacoochie Trail and Van-Fleet Trail, and around the Lake Okechobee and through Everglades to Miami. It was absolutely wonderful ride I was vlogging on a way. Check out my channel to see my adventure. Thank you 😊
Steve, just wanted to let you know I referenced your video here for my ride from Cape Canaveral to Key West before leaving.I had so much fun I continued to back out across The Everglades and up the West coast of Florida. Things went so well I kept going and rode all the way across the country to Cape Alava, Washington, 4700 miles. Just got back to Florida last week! It all started here! thanks brother! Keep riding!
Michael, that's an incredible ride! Memories for a lifetime I'm sure. You have no idea how happy it makes me to know that in some way I had a part in your decision to make such an epic journey. I would love to know more about your trip! You are an inspiration to me. Take care and all the best, Steve
@@RoundsOfWanting Thanks Michael! Looking forward to your movie. Heading back to South Carolina in three weeks to complete my cycling trip to my home in Connecticut.
Thanks. I run Donnelly MSO 40mm tubeless. Great tires. I continued the trip last month. From South Carolina to my home in Connecticut. I will start posting videos in two weeks.
Hey Tony, Strong headwinds all along the Florida coast. More videos to come. Watched your awesome Texas videos, looking forward to see how your trip unfolds.
Really enjoyed your Key West/SC videos. I'll be retiring this Fall and would like to do the same ride. Do you have any kind of itinerary or route summary you can share ? Jim D - South Carolina
Hi Jim, I used the trail map on the East Coast Greenway website. Greenway.org. I will continue my trip this September from Beaufort SC where I stopped to my home in Connecticut. Thanks and all the best, Steve
Hi Steve . Just wondering which airline you used to fly to key west . How did you manage with your bike ? Flying from the uk is not a problem but the Miami to Key west is with American eagle and I can’t find any info . Thanks .,,, I was quizzing you for info about 2 years ago but my trip didn’t happen due to covid . Looking good for may this year .
Hi Shane, Hope you are doing well. Good to hear that you are finally able to make it to the USA this year. I flew from Newark New Jersey (EWR) to Key West on United Airlines. I use United only because I have lifetime priority status and fly my bike for free. I believe that American, United and Delta will fly your bike with a normal baggage fee. When planning my trips I usually check Expedia and Kayak for the cheapest flights then book directly with the Airlines. When flying my bike I use a robust cardboard box sold by "Ship Bikes". Its worked out well so far. On my flights back home I pre-order another box and have it mailed to my final destination hotel. Any other questions just ask. Take care, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling best flight for me is into Miami but the connection is with American Eagle so I was unsure if they allow bikes . I contacted British airway and they said it’s ok ! My plan is ECG to Charleston then AC to outer banks . Going to watch all your videos again this week .
Hi Steve . Enjoying watching your videos . I was supposed to fly UK to cycle Maine to Miami 10 months ago but Covid stopped me . How much of the Florida ride is on East Coast greenway ? I’m hoping to do some ECG and some Adventure cycle route . Using warm showers and camping . Are the section on roads ECG ?????
Hi there and thank you for watching my journey! Yes, all the sections on the road are the ECG. The route I took has about 60-70% on the road. The ECG from Key West to Homestead FL about 90% on the road. There is only one road between those two points and it's mostly on the road without many path's. From the FL state line north, Georgia, South Carolina north I recommend the Adventure Cycling route over the ECG. Much safer. The ECG north of Florida is dangerous with little to no shoulders on the road. It gets better in North Carolina. Hope you can make it this summer. I had a similar problem last summer. We were going to cycle the Arctic Coast of Norway but COVID cancelled that trip. Thanks again, All the best, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Hi Steve . Thanks for you reply . I m hoping to do mostly Adventure Cycle Route from Portland Maine down to around NYC . Then it’s a combination of ECG and AC . I don’t want to hire a truck like you did in SC , was wondering is this road/s that you avoided the same as AC route ???? . I think from there heading south it will be all ECG . Thanks for your help ! .... if you have a spare hour or so , check out some of my CZcams videos. I just did Dubai and six months ago I did John o groats -lands end . The year before was California. I get the majority of my info for rides from YT . So will definitely watch your again before I make final plans ( if covid allows) Thanjs again
@@yshane2860 Thanks for the comment. The AC route through SC is much better than the ECG. The AC goes a little more inland on safer roads. I will be traveling north through SC in September and will take the AC. Already researched it and looks like a better route through SC. I will get back on the ECG after leaving SC since the two trails intersect.
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks Steve . If your stuck for something to watch try my JOGLE video from last summer . czcams.com/video/JaFNfn13yTA/video.html
Hi Chris, yes they had walls and one short luggage belt. They put my bike box on the belt and it jammed the thing. Bike wasn't damaged but it slowed down progress.
Hi Kevin, yes they are gravel bikes. Mine is a 2019 Jamis Renegade Elite and Jan's is a 2017 Jamis Renegade Expert. Both have carbon frames and rated to carry 25lbs in the front and 25lbs over the rear tire. Great bikes, however I wish they would accept wider than 40mm tires. Still a little sketchy when the gravel gets rough. Thanks for watching and all the best, Steve
Unfortunately my bike won't fit in the tent, However, I'm able to lay the bike down positioning half of it under the door flaps on one side of the tent. If anyone tries to move the bike my tent would collapse. So far I've not had a problem. Thanks for subscribing, more videos to come soon.
Hey Armin, It's a "Tubus Fly" rack, weighs 14 oz. I opted for the lightest rack I could find since I only carry 18 lbs on the rear including the weight of the Ortlieb Gravelpack panniers.
@@steveretiredandcycling thank you , you meant 18 kg ? as i am reading about tubus fly evo it suppoerts max 20 kg so 18 kg should be ok for two panniers ?
@@arminferrari9094 I was referring to pounds, I carry a light load of 18 pounds which would equal about 5.5 kg total. And yes, 18 kg would be about the max load considering they're rated for 20 kg
Hey John, Thanks for asking. I use a Garmin 1030 plus my iPhone with the "Ride With GPS" app. The really expensive Garmin gets confused sometime and tries to reroute when it shouldn't. Thanks and all the best. Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling yeh, debating if the juice is worth the squeeze. 1030 has a lot of bells and whistles. Planning on doing the skyline/blue ridge pkwy to Asheville, nc
@@steveretiredandcycling you would have been better off sleeping under the cow keyl bridge. . Or over by the jettie on stock island and saved the money.
Nice Job ! Thanks Steve!
Amazing 😍🤩🤩🤩
Definitely an inspiring adventure!
Hi Jim and thanks for the nice comment. Have a great day, Steve
You're an inspiration! I'm gonna enjoy watching this series!
Thanks, next video will be posted later this week.
What he said!
wow i how can i have missed all this. i allready follow. its nice to follow you along.
Thanks Dennis. More videos to come. It was an epic trip!
Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I rode from Miami to Jacksonville myself and now I rode back to Miami via Central Florida. It's exciting to be out there. All the best on your trip.
Hi Thomas, Thanks for the comment. The Miami through Central Florida trail looks interesting. How was the ride?
@@steveretiredandcycling I rode Withlacoochie Trail and Van-Fleet Trail, and around the Lake Okechobee and through Everglades to Miami. It was absolutely wonderful ride I was vlogging on a way. Check out my channel to see my adventure. Thank you 😊
Steve, just wanted to let you know I referenced your video here for my ride from Cape Canaveral to Key West before leaving.I had so much fun I continued to back out across The Everglades and up the West coast of Florida. Things went so well I kept going and rode all the way across the country to Cape Alava, Washington, 4700 miles. Just got back to Florida last week! It all started here! thanks brother! Keep riding!
Michael, that's an incredible ride! Memories for a lifetime I'm sure. You have no idea how happy it makes me to know that in some way I had a part in your decision to make such an epic journey. I would love to know more about your trip! You are an inspiration to me. Take care and all the best, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I'll make a movie over the next few months and mention your
channel. I'll send you the link!
@@RoundsOfWanting Thanks Michael! Looking forward to your movie. Heading back to South Carolina in three weeks to complete my cycling trip to my home in Connecticut.
Just came across your video... looking forward to seeing your adventure unfold. 1st one was very enjoyable... liked and subscribed.
Thanks Jim, the adventure was a blast. Should have the next video up end of next week.
Awesome ride Steve. If you make it back up Texas I’ll meet you with some Colaches. :)
Thanks Lazlo!! I miss the Colaches and all my non-retired friends from Texas and Iowa. Hope to get to back to Texas some day. All the best!
Again great video! When will part 2 be out?
Part 2 will be out in two days
What a trip! What did you run for tires?
Thanks. I run Donnelly MSO 40mm tubeless. Great tires. I continued the trip last month. From South Carolina to my home in Connecticut. I will start posting videos in two weeks.
We never saw mile marker 0. You showed us the southern most point.
Yeah, I've seen photos of mile marker "0" but it wasn't there. Somebody may have stolen it. I'm sure it happens all the time.
@@steveretiredandcycling mile marker 0 is about 5 blocks from the southern most point . It is in front of a house.
This looks like the start of a fun trip. Don't you just hate that 20 mph wind? Atb, Tony
Hey Tony, Strong headwinds all along the Florida coast. More videos to come. Watched your awesome Texas videos, looking forward to see how your trip unfolds.
@@steveretiredandcycling Thanks, Steve. I can easily sympathize with headwinds. LOL
Really enjoyed your Key West/SC videos. I'll be retiring this Fall and would like to do the same ride. Do you have any kind of itinerary or route summary you can share ? Jim D - South Carolina
Hi Jim, I used the trail map on the East Coast Greenway website. Greenway.org. I will continue my trip this September from Beaufort SC where I stopped to my home in Connecticut. Thanks and all the best, Steve
Hi Steve . Just wondering which airline you used to fly to key west . How did you manage with your bike ? Flying from the uk is not a problem but the Miami to Key west is with American eagle and I can’t find any info . Thanks .,,, I was quizzing you for info about 2 years ago but my trip didn’t happen due to covid . Looking good for may this year .
Hi Shane, Hope you are doing well. Good to hear that you are finally able to make it to the USA this year. I flew from Newark New Jersey (EWR) to Key West on United Airlines. I use United only because I have lifetime priority status and fly my bike for free. I believe that American, United and Delta will fly your bike with a normal baggage fee. When planning my trips I usually check Expedia and Kayak for the cheapest flights then book directly with the Airlines. When flying my bike I use a robust cardboard box sold by "Ship Bikes". Its worked out well so far. On my flights back home I pre-order another box and have it mailed to my final destination hotel. Any other questions just ask. Take care, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling best flight for me is into Miami but the connection is with American Eagle so I was unsure if they allow bikes . I contacted British airway and they said it’s ok ! My plan is ECG to Charleston then AC to outer banks . Going to watch all your videos again this week .
Steve . Do you have an email address . I’m sure you gave it to me last year . I could do with asking you some more questions .
@@yshane2860 Hi Shane, sorry I missed this message until today. My email is stevebicycles@gmail.com. Message me any time. Have a great weekend, Steve
Hi Steve . Enjoying watching your videos . I was supposed to fly UK to cycle Maine to Miami 10 months ago but Covid stopped me . How much of the Florida ride is on East Coast greenway ? I’m hoping to do some ECG and some Adventure cycle route . Using warm showers and camping . Are the section on roads ECG ?????
Hi there and thank you for watching my journey! Yes, all the sections on the road are the ECG. The route I took has about 60-70% on the road. The ECG from Key West to Homestead FL about 90% on the road. There is only one road between those two points and it's mostly on the road without many path's. From the FL state line north, Georgia, South Carolina north I recommend the Adventure Cycling route over the ECG. Much safer. The ECG north of Florida is dangerous with little to no shoulders on the road. It gets better in North Carolina. Hope you can make it this summer. I had a similar problem last summer. We were going to cycle the Arctic Coast of Norway but COVID cancelled that trip. Thanks again, All the best, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Hi Steve . Thanks for you reply . I m hoping to do mostly Adventure Cycle Route from Portland Maine down to around NYC . Then it’s a combination of ECG and AC . I don’t want to hire a truck like you did in SC , was wondering is this road/s that you avoided the same as AC route ???? . I think from there heading south it will be all ECG . Thanks for your help ! .... if you have a spare hour or so , check out some of my CZcams videos. I just did Dubai and six months ago I did John o groats -lands end . The year before was California. I get the majority of my info for rides from YT . So will definitely watch your again before I make final plans ( if covid allows) Thanjs again
@@yshane2860 Thanks for the comment. The AC route through SC is much better than the ECG. The AC goes a little more inland on safer roads. I will be traveling north through SC in September and will take the AC. Already researched it and looks like a better route through SC. I will get back on the ECG after leaving SC since the two trails intersect.
@@steveretiredandcycling thanks Steve . If your stuck for something to watch try my JOGLE video from last summer .
czcams.com/video/JaFNfn13yTA/video.html
So How did you get your bike to Key west ? Airplane ?
Yes, packed in a cardboard box and flew from NYC to Key West. Thanks for watching, Steve
at least the Key West airport has walls. Kona International doesn't have walls.
Hi Chris, yes they had walls and one short luggage belt. They put my bike box on the belt and it jammed the thing. Bike wasn't damaged but it slowed down progress.
what bikes are you and the wife riding? look like gravel bikes?
Hi Kevin, yes they are gravel bikes. Mine is a 2019 Jamis Renegade Elite and Jan's is a 2017 Jamis Renegade Expert. Both have carbon frames and rated to carry 25lbs in the front and 25lbs over the rear tire. Great bikes, however I wish they would accept wider than 40mm tires. Still a little sketchy when the gravel gets rough. Thanks for watching and all the best, Steve
I live in Charleston. When will you be getting there? (Or did I miss you already)
Sorry I missed you. I was there last week. More videos of my ride will be coming out weekly. Thanks for the comment.
At the campsites, do you take the bike in the tent with you? I would be super worried about theft.
Unfortunately my bike won't fit in the tent, However, I'm able to lay the bike down positioning half of it under the door flaps on one side of the tent. If anyone tries to move the bike my tent would collapse. So far I've not had a problem. Thanks for subscribing, more videos to come soon.
what is
your rear rack you use for panniers?
Hey Armin, It's a "Tubus Fly" rack, weighs 14 oz. I opted for the lightest rack I could find since I only carry 18 lbs on the rear including the weight of the Ortlieb Gravelpack panniers.
@@steveretiredandcycling thank you , you meant 18 kg ? as i am reading about tubus fly evo it suppoerts max 20 kg so 18 kg should be ok for two panniers ?
@@arminferrari9094 I was referring to pounds, I carry a light load of 18 pounds which would equal about 5.5 kg total. And yes, 18 kg would be about the max load considering they're rated for 20 kg
Which bike computer did use?
Hey John, Thanks for asking. I use a Garmin 1030 plus my iPhone with the "Ride With GPS" app. The really expensive Garmin gets confused sometime and tries to reroute when it shouldn't. Thanks and all the best. Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling yeh, debating if the juice is worth the squeeze. 1030 has a lot of bells and whistles. Planning on doing the skyline/blue ridge pkwy to Asheville, nc
@@johnnolan3331 My wife has a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt. A lot cheaper, very user friendly and has all the functionality needed.
Did they charge you $100 plus for a tent site also.
I recall it was a lot. May have been around $100 for a very windy spot. "Tourist Trap" on steroids.
@@steveretiredandcycling you would have been better off sleeping under the cow keyl bridge. . Or over by the jettie on stock island and saved the money.