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United States · February 2 - 7 2025

Florida Suncoast Fully Supported 6-day Tour

Breakaway this winter with a Warm, Fun 6-day tour of the Suncoast of Florida

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Trail: Rail Trail paved and bike paths Mileage: 166 miles – 33-mile daily average Tour timing: February Enjoy yourself on a warm bike tour while the rest of the country is shoveling snow. Pack your swimsuit and bike the paved trails of the Pinellas trail, Legacy Trail, Lido Beach and the barrier islands of Ft. DeSoto with the sun and breezes upon us. With little hills, but numerous bridges will take you 45-72 feet above the bays and sailboats for the greatest views. The Pinellas Trail (listed in the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame) starts our ride. This old railroad line runs from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. You will ride through a variety of scenery surrounded by water, lined with palm trees or shaded by live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. The fun is not just on 2 wheels as you will have time to walk the beach, shop famous stores, have a drink at a microbrew and eat at great local restaurants on the beach. See our February tour below or send INQUIRY for more information. This tour is sure to be a sell-out. What’s Included in our SunCoast Guided Tour • 5 nights lodging in great hotels • 5 breakfasts each morning at your lodging location • 5 lunches on the trail and near the beach • Shuttle from Sarasota to Tampa/St. Petersburg Airport or hotel • Luggage shuttle to and from each lodging locations - 1 medium bag (max. 40lbs) • Digital Mapping & Voice Navigation • Electronic Itinerary • SAG Stops each day along the trail - water and snacks provided • Rider Sweep and Emergency Ride Services • Florida themed jersey • Dinner reservations each night made by Crossroads Extras • Bike Rentals • Extra Nightly Accommodations before or after the tour What is not Covered • Dinner - reservations will be made for you

Schedule

Your Florida Suncoast 7-day Fully Guided Tour

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Day 1

Travel day to Clearwater Beach, FL.  Hotel – Residence Inn, 309 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767.  Tampa Airport (TPA) is a 40 minute drive by Taxi/Uber.  We will meet at 7:30pm for a group welcoming.  If you arrive early, we will ride in the afternoon around Clearwater Beach to show you the sights.

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Day 2

We will start at 8:30 to ride the Southern Section of Pinellas trail and then back to Clearwater Beach.  This ride moves from Clearwater Beach to Largo to St. Petersburg and then back to our hotel for a 30 mile ride.  Lunch on the beach, across the street by hotel taking in the great view of the surf. – Free afternoon to stay on the beach, go to Aquarium or shop.  Group dinner in evening at a great restaurant near by.  

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Day 3

Today we ride the northern section of Pinellas Trail traveling 38 miles.  We start at our Hotel and travel north to Tarpon Springs, visit the Greek sponge community, have lunch then head back to Dunedin.  While in Dunedin we will do a few beer tastings and stroll the shops.  We ride our bikes back to our Hotel to enjoy a free mid-afternoon followed by a group dinner at a great Seafood restaurant

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Day 4

Time to leave Clearwater Beach, we check out and leave at 8:00an and drive to Fort Desoto where we will ride their beautiful bike trials around this old Fort that protected Tampa Bay from Pirates and other countries.  We will ride around this park for 18 miles and walk the grounds of this Fort and beach before heading to lunch then off to Sarasota.  Group dinner tonight at the famous St. Armand’s Circle – Shore Restaurant

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Day 5

Fun day riding the Legacy Trail from Sarasota to Venice for a 27 or 54 mile day of riding  We will have a great ride over lagoons, lakes and pass Alligator crossing signs along the way.  Then in Venice we will travel to the beach for Lunch at Sharky’s on the Pier.  After lunch plan on walking this “Black Beach” and try your hand at finding fossilized shark teeth or fishing off the pier.  Then head back by bike or van back to Sarasota.  Group dinner tonight at another great restaurant at St. Armand’s Circle

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Day 6

Time to trade in your bike for a paddle as we do a Kayak Tour of the Sarasota Bay.  We will be taught how to kayak and then go into the bay for a 2-hour tour.  We tour through exotic Mangrove tunnels and in the bay hope for manatee and dolphin sightings as well as birds, star fish and unique aquodic animals.  Then we ride our bikes to a great lunch at Old Salty Dog before having the afternoon to relax by the beach or shop at St. Armand’s Circle.  Our final group dinner tonight at the St. Armand’s Circle – the famous Columbia Restaurant.

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Day 7

Our final day in Florida.  We get up early to ride 22 miles along the bike path on Lido Key, crossing several bridges from island to island then head back to hotel to shower, pack, have a late breakfast and checkout by 11am.  We then pack the van and head back to the Tampa Airport by 1:00pm or the Residence Inn to pick up your car.

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Double Occupancy - One Bed

02 - 07 February 2025

FROM$2,575.00/pp

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Double Occupancy - 2 beds

02 - 07 February 2025

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Single Occupancy

02 - 07 February 2025

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Add Ons

E-bike Rental

Electric Bike Rental for the entire week of the tour

FROM$525.00

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Extra Night Hotel Stay After Residence Inn Clearwater

FROM$350.00

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Hybrid Bike Rental

Hybrid bike for the entire tour

FROM$300.00

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Hotel Parking for Personal Vehicle

Parking in Residence Inn Clearwater Beach covered parking garage for 7 days of tour

FROM$150.00

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Extra Night Hotel Stay Before iResidence Inn Clearwater

Stay a day or two before or after the tour - Includes all taxes

FROM$350.00

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