Originally Posted by
alan s
I'm with you on that. I never ride against traffic. Also, the wind from passing cars helps, rather hurts. Just checked the forecast, and it looks like 20-30 mph headwinds for the first day. Glad I have a somewhat aero set up, but that's going to be tough, especially on the bridges.
I figured you knew better, but the other poster....
Can't tell you how many times i have had strong winds in the Keys, probable 9 out of 10 times (going there since the early 70s). I actually turned around (was on my BMW) on trip after a gust shifted me from one lane to the next in Miami. Decided that the 7 mike bridge wasn't the place for me on that big motorcycle. At least with a bike you can walk if you must. However, that 7 Mile Bridge is such a beautiful trip it is hard to pass up.
BTW - another place we used to camp is the Fiesta Key KOA. Cool marina and nice place. Its been a long time since I camped there, but I stopped in a few years ago and it was clean and nice.
Also, go to Sailflow for the best wind forecasts.
Map Results | Wind, Forecast, Radar, Weather & More | SailFlow Play with the site and you'll find some really good charts (they are not apparent).