06-10-2020, 08:17 AM
(05-28-2020, 02:26 AM)bflint_imp Wrote: Since I bought my 2014 CB1100DX, I have planned a summer adventure of some type in the 5000 to 6000 mile range. All have been fun, except for last years 5000 mile Aug/Sept western states ride … rider got hot and run down (the return ride down the I-5 wiped me out because of Labor Day traffic and heat). This year was thinking about a San Diego to Key West trip via I-10 (2800 miles one way) because … no good reason other than I haven't been there and it sounds like a cool future memory. Anyway, some family/friends who have been there said its seems like just a hot/humid/inclimate ride that would not be fun. Anybody familiar with I-10 and Florida riding?I lived in Miami for 25 years and have done many rides from Miami to Key West. Yes, it’s going to be super humid and warm at this time of year. Once you reach the first keys, you’ll be amazed by the beauty of the landscape to your left and to your right. After 30 minutes, you’ll be bored with it as there’s not much to see as the road is bordered by bushes. You’ll get another amazing view on the 7 miles bridge and then boring again until you reach Key West. That’s for the road.
About Key West, I wouldn’t go there in the summer as a lot of cheap cruise ships dock there, flooding the streets with tourists, although I’m not sure if this year they’ll be in Key West due to post-Covid situation. Here again, too humid and hot. Locals tend to stay indoors under AC for most of the summer. Oh I didn’t touch on the rain storms which can appear out of nowhere in this season.
I’m any case, best of luck, if you can do it after the summer, it’ll be much better.