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hsdd1963:
I have just joined this forum as I am hoping for some route information about a coastal route from mid FL to DC on the Atlantic coast all the way. Would hope to fly into Orlando and fly back to the UK from DC. I want to stay in Motels or B&B's whilst on the trip. 60 miles would be an estimate of my daily distance. I would just want to get out of Orlando asap to meet the coast at about Titusville and then turn North. I Have heard a few horror stories about crappy/dangerous areas of downtown Orlando and I dont really like Cities. Any Info ideas would be very much appreciated. Prevailing wind and time of year to complete this also needed.

Fred Hiltz:
Your found the right place, Howard. Welcome to the best resource for travel by bicycle in the U.S. The Florida Connector and Atlantic Coast routes look like exactly what you need. Check them out here.

You can find tales about every city of good places to be as well as bad places. I expect Orlando to be no different. At least you know from the ACA maps that a scout has visited and the food and lodging have been checked. Combined with TripAdvisor food and lodging, they are most useful.

Fred

hsdd1963:
Hi Fred,
Thanks for the info. The FL connector seems to pass near to Orlando so a trail all the way looks favorite! Are the trails all traffic free or are some minor county roads used? - Im in the early stages of planning this kind of 'lifetime' trip, I usually have a week or two in France and am doing Holland and Germany in May so we are talking spring 2014.
Howard.

Fred Hiltz:
The scouts pick trails where they can, but in this part of the country the route uses quiet back back road for--I'd guess--90% of the way. Perhaps some local riders will chime it.

Fred

tonythomson:
Hi Howard
just wondered where you are in the UK. I'm down near Winchester.  I also live part time just outside Orlando (Winter Gardens) 500m from the W Orange Trail which is part of the Florida connector.  If I'm around when you fly in you would be welcome.  Or if you are down south UK happy to catch up and give some info.  I did half the trip you are planning 2 years ago (had to be cut short for business reason) Some pics here www.tonystravels.com
If not all the best and you'll have a great time.
Tony

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