Ernesto Alfonso

Did the Keys run today. Miami to Key West. Seven Mile Bridge on a bike is something else, man. Stopped to feed the tarpon at Robbie's, grabbed a pic at the southernmost buoy, and just cruised. 160 miles well spent. Killer views all the way down, definitely a bucket list run.?

About 190 miles and 4 hours in the saddle. It gives you a perfect mix of smooth cruising and authentic Old Florida vibes away from the city traffic.Stetson Mansion and Barberville are great historical pit stops to stretch your legs, but the absolute highlight is rolling through Ocala National Forest. Silver Glen Springs is stunning, and the Mammoth Live Oak makes for an awesome photo. Wrapped it up at the Citrus Tower for some great views before heading back to Orlando.

Starts off easy leaving Palatka along the river, cruising through quiet morning tarmac toward Hawthorne before pulling into Don Garlits' place. Rows of massive old dragsters-kind of cool seeing the actual iron 'Big Daddy' used to break records, even if you're just wandering through the sheds.The real meat of the day is Ocala. Cutting through that thick pine canopy, shade overhead, sweepers where you can actually lean the bike without traffic up your ass. Salt Springs is worth stopping at-crystal clear water pumping out at 72 degrees straight from the ground, perfect to cool off if it's baking out.dropping down past Wildwood into Mount Dora, the vibe shifts to winding through old-school Florida, passing the 19th-century Baker House and catching that random 3D Van Gogh mural slapped on a wall right off the visor. Good day in the saddle, no fluff.