The Bike Prepped and Ready for the ride

The bike is a 2008, 1200 Nightster, a blacked out Sportster model. It's not meant to be a cruiser but with the windshield on it I will have a little protection from the elements since I know Summer in Florida will bring about some big rain at times.

Getting ready to Ride to Key West From Tampa

This is going to be a serious ride. I've mapped the route on Google Maps. Here is the planned route


Driving directions to 505 Amelia St, Key West, FL 33040
434 mi – about 7 hours 34 mins
Suggested routes

Sheldon Rd. Tampa, FL 33615

1. Head south on Sheldon Rd toward W Norfolk St 1.1 mi
2. Continue on County Rd-576/Memorial Hwy 1.9 mi
3. Slight right at Independence Pkwy 0.7 mi
4. Take the ramp onto FL-589 S 1.3 mi
5. Continue on FL-60 E (signs for I-275/FL-60) 0.9 mi
6. Take the exit onto I-275 S toward St Petersburg
Partial toll road 38.1 mi
7. Take the exit onto I-75 S
Partial toll road 210 mi
8. Take the exit on the left onto I-75 S toward Miami 13.2 mi
9. Take exit 5 to merge onto FL-821 S/Florida's Turnpike S toward Key W
Partial toll road 39.2 mi
10. Exit onto NE 1st Ave/FL-5/US-1 toward Key W
Continue to follow FL-5/US-1 124 mi
11. Turn right at FL-5/N Roosevelt Blvd/US-1
Continue to follow FL-5/US-1 3.5 mi
12. Turn left at Duval St 0.1 mi
13. Turn left at Amelia St 85 ft

505 Amelia StKey West, FL 33040

I figure this ride will take a little over 10 hrs to complete. The plan is to leave at 3:00am and drive through stopping for Gas, Breakfast and Lunch and arrive by around noon in Key West. I will have a chase Truck with extra Gas, and other items in the event something happens.

28 June Sunday - Rock Benefit for Curtis Smith

This is a Tampa Event that is at the L.A. Hangout off of hwy 41 near Bearss rd. 16411 N Florida Ave, ph 813-964-5631 Map Link

All proceeds benefit Curt Smith (brother of Dave Smith drummer of SobrietyX), who has Liver Cancer and is preparing for a Liver Transplant. There will be over 9 bands appearing throughout the day: SobrietyX, Rise, Phoenix, Jaded, Livewire, JEDCO, Heaven's Fall, Earned in Blood, and more! Raffles, 50/50, auction, chance to win autographed guitars from the bands,

For more info contact

Patti pattiabiker@earthlink.net. or visit the Website: L.A.HANGOUT-WEBSITE

30 May 2009 - Tarpon Springs Bike Fest

From 12pm to 7pm Tarpon Springs Bike Fest will be located in an around the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. There will be live bands, a 50/50 drawing and a Bike Show. For more info Call (727) 919-3523

9 May - Bikes for Badges Last Chance Pre-Register

BUBBA'S BIKES FOR BADGES
***TOMORROW***
LAST CHANCE TO PRE-REGISTER AND SAVE $10

$40/person day-of-registration
CLICK HERE and visit the web site to pre-register

22-24 May 2009 - Oldsmar Freedom Fest

Oldsmar Freedom Fest
May 22nd - 24th, 2009

Motorcycles only on State Street! Bands playing all three days of the event, bike shows on Saturday
Antique Show - $10 to Register
Registration from 11am till 3pm
Awards On The Main Stage at 5PM

Sport Bike Show - $10 To Register
Registration from 4pm till 7:30pm
Awards on the Main Stage at 9pm

Sunday
RIDE IN BIKE SHOW
All Classes - $10 Registration
Register from 11am till 3pm
Awards on Main Stage At 5pm

And don't miss one of the best LOCAL BANDS in Tampa, STORMBRINGER - SATURDAY MAY 23 - 3pm till 6pm

9 May - Badges for Bikers Poker Run

This is a Poker run that benefits two fallen Tampa Bay Police Officers. It starts at Jim's Harley-Davidson, 2805 54th Ave. N., ph 727-527-9672 at 8:30am you can register the Day of the event for $40 or pre-register at Jim's for $30. First Bike out 11am last Bike out 1pm. Stops at Hooters, locations around the Tampa Area. For more information check out the web site at www.bubbasbikesforbadges.com.