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SANIBEL ISLAND - WHERE TO RIDE???

I am heading to Sanibel Is. this weekend - I am experienced - where can I/should I ride? Any other pointers?

Thanks!

Old School

Re: SANIBEL ISLAND - WHERE TO RIDE???

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Originally Posted by oldschool

I am heading to Sanibel Is. this weekend - I am experienced - where can I/should I ride? Any other pointers?

Thanks!

Old School

It looks like winds may be SE on Saturday.

http://www.lennoxrentals.com/aerial1.jpg

Last time I was over there the causeway launches were blocked in some cases by major bridge construction. This may or may not have changed at this point.

http://www.swfl360.com/hermitage/aerial07.jpg
One of the four causeway launch areas in the sound.

It looks like the lighthouse area at the south tip of Sanibel may be good for SE winds.

http://www.swfl360.com/hermitage/aerial09.jpg

http://www.swfl360.com/hermitage/aerial08.jpg
A view to the south

I would be sure to contact Roy Massey with http://www.aceperformer.com/ about current precautions. It is high tourist season over there and there are bound to be quite a few people around the lighthouse.

Thanks Rick!

I will try to stay at the causeway if possible and away from the beach goers.

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Originally Posted by oldschool

Thanks Rick!

I will try to stay at the causeway if possible and away from the beach goers.

How did it go? Is there still a ton of construction activity along the causeway or have things opened up again?

We went off Stiltsville to try out Ty Luckets "pole boat." It was a good session. Photos and story to follow.