The Pedalshift Project 195: The Kessel Run Florida Bike Tour Part 2

Day 2 of the trip began with sunshine and exotic birds as I rolled through strawberry country and transitioned from wide open spaces to industrial places to… well I got to Tampa in time to explore some beer! But would I be able to roll right up to Tampa airport or be forced to sheepishly hire a ride for the last 1/4 mile?


The Pedalshift Project 195: The Kessel Run Florida Bike Tour Part 2

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The Kessel Run: A Central Florida Bike Tour, Part 2

Day 2 of the trip began with sunshine and exotic birds as I rolled through strawberry country and transitioned from wide open spaces to industrial places to… well I got to Tampa in time to explore some beer! But would I be able to roll right up to Tampa airport or be forced to sheepishly hire a ride for the last 1/4 mile?

 

Statistics, Day 2

Miles biked: 33.6 miles
Unidentifiable bird species: lots
Rain: no!
Lightsabers fastened to rear racks: still 1
Sweet paved trail miles: 0
Flats: zero
Bars visited: 2
Beers imbibed: 1 pint, 1 flight
2021 Florida Trips planned: 1
 












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