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Southern Tier Day #1 St. Augustine, FL to Hawthorne, FL

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Southern Tier Day #1 March 29, 2021 St. Augustine, FL to  Hawthorne, FL - 72 Miles Start 8:51 AM Finish 8:43 PM Ride Time: 7:21:14 Ascent: 398 feet Descent: 244 feet Tour Total 72 Miles Details at: https://cyclemeter.com/3f1ef27914a4c684/Cycle-20210329-0851-30020 I slept well in St. Augustine. I stayed at the Days Inn on Ponce de Leon Avenue, right across the street from the Fountain of Youth. I woke up at 7am and was at the rental car place shortly after 7:30. It was in the mid-60's and overcast as I cycled back to the hotel. The sun was out by the time we were set up and ready to roll. It was such a relief to be free of the rental car and hotel. I was wearing my short sleeve jersey and cycling shorts. I almost wore my sweater but changed my mind at the last moment. The route began just south of the fort at a historic block where stood the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine, Flagler College, and the Lightner Museum. The architecture was extremely ornate and I felt like I was in Sp...
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Southern Tier Day #11 Gulf State Park, AL to Dauphin Island, AL

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Southern Tier Day #10 Pensacola, FL to Gulf State Park, AL

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