Drove from PA to almost Cuba

My last spring break.  Well, its supposed to be...

Daytona has always been a sort of home away from home.  I've coming down here since I can remember. (15 years?)  My grandparents have lived here for years, and my parents just bought a place a few years ago so I have grown some psuedo-roots down here.  I just wish the riding was better.  Last spring, I came down for a week with the Experience to get in a good mini training camp culminating with a sweet XC race.  We did put in a solid week, but we used up just about all the rides that I know of around here.  Without spending 3 hours round trip in the car, we're limited to either a sandy 5 miles of singletrack or going shoulder to shoulder with traffic on 4 lane highways.

This year, I set up my schedule so that I didn't have to worry about getting in a ton of saddle time while I was down here.  Rest weeks really lend themselves to having a worthwhile vacation.

We're just getting back from a few days in Key West with the spring break crowd.  Had a super good time with Jen and the parents.  (Doesn't everyone spend spring break with they're parents??)  Rented a scooter for the day and enjoyed some throttle twisting for the day, while also confirming the notion that it won't be long until I get a moto.  Probably the new Triumph Tiger 800 that I saw in the demo fleet last week at the speedway during Bike Week.  Street shows, live music, beach bumming, huevos rancheros, and trying not to be a victim of a huge tourist trap.  Its hard to stop eating all the key lime pie that I bought.

Two more days in Daytona, then leaving towards home on Friday to hit the first MTB race of 2011.  Can't wait. Lots of driving.