Mt. Dora/Sanford Getaway (Day 2): Bike E CTR Regional Rail Trail (27 miles r/t)

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This getaway is supposed to be a social event and involves an overnight stay in Sanford, a picturesque town with a historic center at Lake Monroe.

We will stay for two nights from Tuesday, March 24th to Thursday, March 26th. Accommodations are mostly AirBnB style (some with the ability to share) but you will find a wide range of hotels within a 15 mile radius if you prefer. In any case, you might want to book your accommodations as early as possible.

However, if you do not want to spend two nights in a hotel or any other accommodation, you can still sign up for each or any of the three days individually.

If you want to do several days, please sign up for each day separately so that we know whom to expect.

3 Day Getaway (Day 2):

Load your bikes onto the car, we will drive a few miles to the trailhead right after breakfast!

08:00 AM: Breakfast at Colonial Room Restaurant, 105 E 1st Street, Suite A.
The informal restaurant serves Southern fare in a homey, old-school atmosphere. Breakfast is obviously optional, depending on your type of accommodation.

09:45 AM: Meet at Osteen Trail Head, 141 - 199 New Smyrna Blvd, Osteen
It is about 15 minutes by car to get there from the breakfast place.

10:00 AM: Kick off for the bike ride on the East Central Regional Rail Trail.
We will ride at a casual pace, 10 - 12 mph, for about 27 miles r/t. We will take a couple of breaks along the way.

Our destination will be Vergie's Pit Stop in Maytown. This is an "honor system" stand offering beverages and snacks. Quaint and useful, this is the only store for many miles. A Porta Potty comes in handy as well.
Please bring along smaller bills in case you want to buy something.

After a break we will head back to the Trail Head.

Please bring along sufficient water, a snack and check your bikes before the ride.

02:30 PM: Head back to Sanford.

03:00 PM: Late lunch at The Yardery, an outdoor restaurant and bar.

04:15 PM: Stroll around historic downtown with its many Victorian homes.
Maybe time for ice cream?

06:30 PM: Head back to your accommodation and soak in all the memorable impressions of the day.
Sunset will be at 07:39 PM, ready for a cocktail?

Get a good night sleep so you are ready for Day 3 when we ride the other direction of the East Central Regional Rail Trail and do some sightseeing.
We will start with breakfast at 07:30 AM. The ride will start at 08:45 AM in case you want to skip breakfast. Remember to check out of your accommodation!

As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.