Huracan 300

[Perfpsi]

looking for riding companions for a january or february Fat tire bike packing trip in central florida
following the Huracan 300. Not to aggressive pace as it will be early season for me and unsure how many miles I will have over the winter. I am 55 year old new to bike packing - retired FDNY Paramedic, avid mountain biker and outdoorsman.

[Peteyd]

I'm thinking about parking my truck at a friend's place in Nobleton and starting maybe January 16th. I'm a little flexible on the date. I may add a portion of the Florida Divide route on to the loop to Gainesville and back. I'm 68 so we may not be compatible. Email me at pete@tampabay.rr.com.

[Perfpsi]

tried to reach you via the email you posted - however it bounced back. here is the email I sent.

Would love to explore possibility of riding the Huracan 300 with you. age is not an issue, I am out to enjoy a ride, not trying to break records. just trying get some base miles in over the winter and get out of NY - I will likely ride my fat bike or a plus bike, so speed is kind on not important and you may find yourself waiting for me. My bike packing experience is limited, with (2) 4 day + trips and a couple of sub 24s -  where I lack in bike packing i make up in medical skills should they be needed. I am a competent mechanic.
I prefer a hammock set up if possible - was planning on arriving central FL on Jan 26th and departing Feb 2.
but just found out about the feb 4th mass start event and was thinking about doing that. while that is a race, I am just gonna ride it.
let me know your thoughts and if you would be interested.
thanks
S

[Peteyd]

Sorry about that. It looks like I had another senior moment and gave you an old address. My current one is pdubbeld@tampabay.rr.com.
I wanted to do the mass start but it doesn't fit into my scheduled so I'll stick with my original plan.
Pete Dubbeld

[Perfpsi]

firmed up my plans I will be starting my ride 2/10 and would average 55 miles per day. Riding on a 27.5 plus - pace is not to aggressive, just trying to put in some base miles and have fun, anyone interested in starting out with me. post a reply.  a gpx file below - will be starting from apopka.
I could have parking for 1 other vehicle first overnight lake clearwater campground at mile 51 from start, 2nd overnight Santos Campground 55 mil from 1st stop, 3rd stop Croom campground, 80 mi from 2nd stop, 100+ mile last day. 4 days in all -

[Scott Hilgenfeldt]

Maybe next year, I'm curios how much is that entry fee? I met several of you there and I am nspired, hopefully I can do this next year