SAG (Support and Gear)
SAG Support: All riders should come physically prepared to ride the entire route (280 miles.) Vehicle support will be prioritized for use in medical and/or mechanical emergencies. The SAG vehicles will also carry first-aid kits, ice, water, sports drinks and sports snacks which can be replenished during the various stops along the ride. Riders are responsible for their own breakfast on the first day and dinner all three days. We will be stopping as a group for lunch and riders are encouraged to meet for dinner as a group, but not required.
Mechanical Support: The event will provide an experienced mechanic to follow the route every day in a support vehicle to take care of mechanical emergencies. You should at least have basic tools and skills necessary to change flats and perform minor mechanical adjustments. The mechanic will also be available each evening at the lodging site. The mechanical support vehicle carries a supply of tires, tubes, and spare parts, but you should come prepared with at least (4) four spare tubes and (4) four CO2 cartridges. Riders are encouraged to switch to special puncture resistant tires, i.e. Gator Skins or Specialized Armadillos for the tour to help minimize the possibility of flats.
**Do yourself and the group a favor by starting the ride off with a fresh set of tires and tubes to mitigate the number of stops.
SAG STOPS -- SUBJECT TOP CHANGE
Total Mileage Notes
Day 1:
SAG Stop #1 at Mile 29.4
Cambier Park. 755 8th Ave S, Naples, Fl 34102 Next SAG/Lunch stop approx 35 miles. PLEASE top off fluids & supplies,
SAG Stop #2 – at Mile 64.8
LUNCH Big Cypress Preserve. 33000 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141 The next Rest Stop is approx 21 miles. Please top off your water & supplies.
SAG STOP #3 at Mile 86.4
Midway Campground 52870 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141 The next Rest Stop is approx 22 miles. Please top off your water & supplies.
SAG STOP #4 at Mile 108.8
STOP for further directions -CONSTRUCTION!! Everglade Safari 26700 SW 8 St, Miami, Fl 33194 Last SAG before the Hotel. Top off your Water Bottles.
END of DAY 1
Towne Place Suites 9055 SW 162 Ave Miami 33196
DAY 2
SAG #1 at Mile 16.8
James Archer Smith Park. 300 NW 12th St. Homestead, FL 33030
SAG #2 at Mile 32.7
Water Only. No Bathrooms. Alabama Jacks. 58000 Card Sound Rd, Key Largo, FL 33030
SAG #3 at Mile 47.9
Winn Dixie LUNCH 105300 Overseas Hwy Key Largo, FL 33037.
SAG #4 at Mile 76.0
Robbie's Tarpon Feeding 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, Fl. 33036
End of Day 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites 13201 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 USA
Day 3
SAG #1 at Mile 14.1
Veterans Memorial Park 39900 US-1, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
SAG #2 at Mile 48.7
LUNCH STOP Key Haven Shell 5991 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL 33040. Approx 6 miles to the FINISH.
FINISH LINE!!! Southernmost Point of the Continental US Whitehead St & South Street Key West, FL 33040